We know what it takes for employers to keep YP’s working and living in Columbus.

Bi-annually, CYP evaluates the work environments of local companies and recognizes those that make great efforts in the attraction and retention of young talent in our community.

The criteria employers are measured against include:

• Innovation- Active development and execution of strategies that advance the employment of young professionals in the community.

• Benefits- Quality and type of benefits offered to employees.

• Inclusion- Active development and execution of strategies that result in the inclusion of young professionals in the workplace.

Back Row Beth Jones, Melanie Remillard, Phil Luzius, Chris Riggs, Alex Thatcher, Josh Kroot. Front Row, Tracy Souza, Jeff Rocker, Jeff Beck and Matt Vogel. Photo taken by Christopher Raskob.

The following employers represent small, midsize, and large companies in our community that exemplify what it takes to attract and retain young professionals in today’s global markets. CYP would like to thank and congratulate the following employers for their efforts and recognize them for their achievements: (Listed alphabetically, all quotes are from submitted applications and surveys).

Bartholomew County REMC is a small company with excellent benefits for its employees. REMC provides a clean working environment for its employees. REMC knows the benefit of educating the employees.

Beck Harrison, PC has been a wonderful career choice for me. I believe they have a great deal of respect for my opinion and the opinions of my co-workers. We are thought of not only as employees, but as friends and family. Beck Harrison has very competitive wages and they do their best to provide us with the best benefits possible for a small company.

I would just like to say that Columbus Regional Hospital definitely does an awesome job making sure that all employees are thought of and that their professional needs are being met. I feel very lucky that I am a part of such an amazing organization.

Cummins has amazing array of job opportunities that allows YP’s the opportunity to both learn and advance their careers within the company. I also appreciate that they are located in an area with a lower cost living.

Making the move to First Financial Bank was the best career decision I've ever made. I've been encouraged to grow professionally in order to advance in my career.”

I love the people I work with and for at Grant Communications. I get rewarded when I do good, and have opportunity for moving up. It's everything I've looked for in an employer, I'm extremely happy here.

LHP Software is awesome in allowing a flexible work schedule, working from home.  They are also so innovative and inclusive that it is a perfect place to work. 

The Kroot Corporation cares about its employees and takes care of them. It has been in business for over 100 years. Employees are proud to work here and know that they will be taken care of. Management realizes that the generations can learn from one another and works to make sure that everyone is included and involved.

I really enjoy personal freedom and feel that everyone is given opportunities to provide insight and has the ability to make a difference. TLS.NET also encourages feedback and ideas on how to improve our organization, and changes for the better as a result of the feedback.